Charles Rigon Matos (born 19 June 1996), simply known as Charles, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Corinthians.
Club career Early career Born in Santiago, Charles graduated from the youth academy of Santo Ângelo and was promoted to the senior team in 2015. He started the season as an attacking midfielder and later switched to the right back position.
Internacional On 11 June 2015, Charles moved to Internacional and was assigned to the youth team. In 2016, while playing for Internacional B, he won the Copa FGF.
On 1 February 2017, Charles made his senior debut by coming on as a 39th minute substitute for Anselmo in a 2–1 win against Brasil de Pelotas, in Primeira Liga. Seven days later, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 victory against Fluminense, in the same competition.
On 2 March 2017, Charles' contract was extended until 2020.
Sport Recife (loan) On 16 January 2019, Charles was loaned out to Sport Recife on a one-year contract.
Ceará Ceará confirmed on 31 December 2019, that they had acquired 50% of Charles' rights for 3 million R$, where the remaining 50% belonged to Internacional.Ceará anuncia contratação do volante Charles, globoesporte.globo.com, 31 December 2019
Midtjylland In June 2021, Charles signed a five-year contract with Danish Superliga runners-up Midtjylland. Upon signing with the club, he stated that the presence of other Brazilian players in the club – including Paulinho, Evander and Júnior Brumado – created comfort in his choice, as well as the prospect of playing in European competitions. He made his debut for Midtjylland on 24 July 2021, on the second matchday of the 2021–22 season in a game against AaB, coming on as a substitute for Mikael Anderson as Midtjylland won 1–0.
Corinthians On 24 July 2024, Charles returned to Brazil, joining Corinthians on a four-year deal.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSanto Ângelo2015Gaúcho Série A2—142———142Internacional2017Série B1707031—313022018Série A2050———70Total19012031—31372Sport Recife (loan)2019Série B34212110——473Ceará2020Série A3126190—9055320216010206060210Total3727111060150763Midtjylland2021–22Danish Superliga231—7190—3922022–23200—2060—2802023–24274—2350—347Total705—114200—1019Corinthians2024Série A131—5060—24120251711007030—37120265060002010140Total35216012011010752Career total1951161438537019135021
Honours
Sport Campeonato Pernambucano: 2019
Ceará Copa do Nordeste: 2020
Midtjylland Danish Superliga: 2023–24 Danish Cup: 2021–22
Corinthians Campeonato Paulista: 2025 Copa do Brasil: 2025 Supercopa do Brasil: 2026
References
External links Rigon Matos Charles at FC Midtjylland Charles at Danish Superliga Ceará official profile